Roots That Heal

The trees and energies used in Celtic Reiki are varied and you can work with any tree, whether it is already listed as a Celtic Reiki energy or not. However the specific energies used in each level of Celtic Reiki are listed below with a brief explanation of how they are usually used. I shall be updating my Tree Spotlight section over the coming months with more detail relating to each one of these, so please do check that out at some point.

Level One Symbols 

·      Silver Fir – used to help us see lessons from the past (in this lifetime and past lives), to bring the lessons forwards and help us to see the future more clearly.

·      Birch – helps us release old negative patterns of behaviour, assisting us in moving forwards (especially at the beginnings of projects where fear may hold us back!)

·      Hawthorn – assists in clearing negative thought patterns, releasing the thoughts that spin round and round in our heads which make decision making even harder.

·      Beech – brings us an understanding of ancient knowledge as well as “inner knowing” so we can utlitise this knowledge in our day to day living.

·      White Poplar – helps us release our fears, whatever they may be, reducing those which control us so that we may finally face them and overcome them, letting them go.

·      Heather – connects us to the energy of the Earth, Gaia, and nature spirits, enabling us to work closer in harmony with love and light for the good of ourselves and our planet.

Level Two Symbols 

·      Ash – connects all things (including ourselves to our desires) and removes separateness, so is perfect for use at the beginning of manifestation.·      Oak – opens doors and gateways and brings thoughts into the physical, whilst protecting the individual from harm form negative thoughts and emotions.·      Spindle – helps to bring about the manifestation of an ideal situation, be it in your career, financial or love life! It is especially good in manifesting physical matters.·      Hazel – assists in creating new feelings and emotions, so is perfect for finding joy, peace and improving energy and balance.·      Ivy – helps us see through the maze ahead of us, keeping us on track and clearing our minds and thoughts during meditation and healing, helping with anxiety.·     

Level Three Symbols 

·      Elder – assists us in dealing with and understanding transitions, including transitions between life and death and easing the fears associated with facing and healing certain issues in our lives.

·      Yew – increases the length of time the other Reiki energies will continue to assist us after a healing session, just as the Yew tree herself lasts for thousands of years.

·      The Sacred Grove – provides a feeling of peace and solitude as felt when we find ourselves deep within the woods and know we are safe from distractions of the modern world.

·      Honeysuckle – helps us to see the truth in any situation, making sure that when we are not learning our lessons through fear or pain we can release those and finally heal.

·      The Sea – shows us depths we all have within us but many fail to see or dare not enter for fear of what we may find.